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Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
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Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla by Colony Brands Inc. provides 480 kcal per 100 g, with 56 g of sugars and 4 g of protein. That is 76% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 pieces (25 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal | 120 kcal | 389 +23% | |
| Total fat | 24 g | 6 g | 8% | 18.2 +32% |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 4 g | 20% | 7.4 +117% |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 15 g | 5% | 51.9 +16% |
| Total sugars | 56 g | 14 g | 31.8 +76% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 4 g | 1 g | 2% | 4.7 −16% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.7 −47% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9259 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, eggs, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, water, bleached wheat flour, palm oil, reduced mineral whey, milk, nonfat milk derived solids, invert sugar, butter, margarine (palm oil, water, salt, mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), natural butter flavor, vitamin a palmitate, beta carotene (for color)), high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, apricots, cornstarch, whey, with soy lecithin, polysorbate 60 and sorbitan monostearate (emulsifiers), non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil, orange pulp, with potassium sorbate, sulfur dioxide and sodium benzoate added as preservatives, natural flavor, apricot puree, artificial color including yellow #6, yellow #5 lake, red #40 lake, yellow #6 lake and blue #1 lake, salt, artificial flavor, modified cornstarch, citric acid, canola oil, pectin, soybean oil, coconut oil, malic acid, xanthan and guar gums, non-hydrogenated coconut oil, medium chain triglycerides.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 14
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 pieces (25 g)
- Labels & certifications
- 100% natural
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0023204382536
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla?
Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla contains 480 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (2 pieces (25 g)).
How much sugar is in Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla?
Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla has 56 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Swiss Colony Retail, Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Vanilla contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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